Tracking the long-term health of veterans and non-veterans with bladder pain syndrome.
Official title: RFA-DP-24-031: Longitudinal Follow-up of a Nationwide Multiethnic Cohort of Veterans and Non-Veterans with Interstitial Cystitis
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11032541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) affects people's health over time, especially for veterans and non-veterans, to find better ways to diagnose and treat the condition and understand how it relates to other issues like depression and PTSD, while also checking if care is different for people based on their race, gender, or income.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $830,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01DP006830-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032541 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis or those who do not meet the study's inclusion criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health outcomes of individuals diagnosed with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), a condition causing bladder-related pain and urgency. By following a diverse cohort of veterans and non-veterans, the study aims to understand the natural progression of IC, identify potential urinary biomarkers for diagnosis, and explore treatment patterns and their effects on patient outcomes. Additionally, it will examine the relationship between IC and other health issues, such as depression and PTSD, while assessing disparities in care based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients suffering from interstitial cystitis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully established the prevalence of interstitial cystitis, but this study aims to explore new, untested aspects of the condition.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anger, Jennifer Tash — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Anger, Jennifer Tash
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Long-term study of a nationwide group of people with interstitial cystitis
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.